Multi Selector, Shutter-release Button | Nikon Coolpix SQ specification

Multi Selector

The multi selector is used to make selections in the menu ( 28, 72).

Move cursor up
Cancel and return	Make selection or	1
to previous menu,	Make selection or
to previous menu,	move cursor right
or move cursor left	move cursor right
or move cursor left		Before
		Before
Move cursor down		YouBegin
Move cursor down
Shutter-release Button

Your camera has a two-stage shutter-release button.

	1	Press the shutter-release but-


		ton halfway.
		•The camera sets focus and expo-
		sure.
Focus		sure.
Focus		•The green focus area indicator in
		•The green focus area indicator in
		the monitor will light when the fo-
		cus operation is complete.
		•Focus and exposure will remain
		locked while the shutter-release
		button is pressed halfway.
2		Press the shutter-release but-
2		ton the rest of the way

down to take the picture.

Shoot

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Nikon Coolpix SQ Multi Selector, Shutter-release Button, Ton halfway, Ton the rest of the way, Down to take the picture

Contents

Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Observe caution when using the camera strapTurn off immediately in the event of malfunction Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Use appropriate cables Observe caution when operat- ing the flashKeep out of reach of children Removing memory cards For Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Life-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Contents Contents Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and BatteryViewing Pictures on a Computer Printing Pictures DpofPage Introduction Symbols and conventions are used in this manual Before You Begin Camera Playback button Zoom Buttons Also acts as secondary Monitor Indications and icons displayed when taking pictures Displaying indicators and icons in Playback Mode Indicators and icons when reviewing pictures Auto Mode Mode DialScene Mode Manual Mode Movie Mode Shutter-release Button Multi SelectorTon halfway Ton the rest of the way COOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 EH-61 AC Adapter Card slot cover Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Battery is partially ejected Remove the batteryRemoving the Battery First Steps Alternative Power Sources Power lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in f Charging the BatteryConnect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION Place the camera on the COOL-STATION Power-on lamp Meaning FThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging startsFirst Steps To Charge the Battery Directly Spare battery charge lamp Meaning Confirm that the camera is off Inserting the Memory CardInsert the memory card Check label for correct orientation Approved Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Check the battery level in the monitor Checking the Battery LevelAuto Power Off Turn the camera on Button Turning the Camera off Basic Setup Clock Battery Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menu Basic Photography Select ModeSet the mode dial to Turn the camera on Select Mode Shooting modeFlash mode Image size Frame the picture Adjust the lens angleReady the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands Use the zoom buttons Frame your subject Focus and Shoot Focus area indicatorFocus Status Meaning Take the picture Basic Photography When Lighting is PoorFocus and Shoot During Recording AF-Assist illuminator Focus and Shoot Getting Good Results with the AutofocusQuick Deletion or memo record Recompose the picture Check the focus area indicatorFocus on subject View pictures in the monitor Press the buttonButton is also used to turn on the camera Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor Image File and Folder Names Highlight Yes Following flash modes are available Using the FlashDisplay flash-mode menu Highlight desired mode Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor Close-Ups Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-up Mode Picture is taken Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer Mode Press shutter-release once Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModeSelf-Timer Exposure Compensation Lector or to display menuChoosing an Exposure Compensation Value Scene Modes Choosing a Scene ModeBy icon in the monitor Choose scene. Current selection Noise Reduction Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeScene Modes Following scenes are available Scene ModesPortrait Party/Indoor Landscape SportsBeach/Snow Night Landscape SunsetDusk/Dawn Fireworks Show Close UpMuseum Back Light CopyPanorama Assist Scene Modes More on Photography Highlight Taking Pictures for a PanoramaWith the previous picture Middle of the monitor Scene Modes Panorama Assist Quick Deletion/Memo Record When icon is displayedPress More on Photography For more information on Yes Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on Playback Press Viewing Pictures on the Camera Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPress Description More on Playback Yes to Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoNo to Turn the TV to the video channel Viewing Pictures on a TVTurn the camera off Connect the video cable Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Highlight USB To select the USB optionViewing Pictures on a Computer Windows 2000 Professional Mac OS 9 9.0 Windows 98 Second Edition SESelecting Pictures for Transfer USB Hub CCheck that the camera is turned off Turn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATION Press the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer pictures Transferring Pictures Drag the Noname camera volume to the Trash Disconnecting the CameraDrag the untitled camera volume to the Trash My Computer, click with the right mouse button on Printing Pictures Dpof Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settingsPictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images Highlight picture Light Info and press the multi Press Button to completeSelector Check will appear Box next to item Print Set Printing Pictures Dpof Date Movies Recording MoviesLease Button all Way down a second Time to end recording Movies Press Description Viewing MoviesMulti selector is used to play back movies Shooting menu contains the following options Option Description Mode Dial Image QualityWhite Balance Shooting Menu Highlight menu item To make a selection from the shooting menu White Balance Menu Operation Guide Image Size Image QualityOption Shooting Menu Image Quality/Size 64-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx16-MB White balance is used to preserve natural colors White Balance Option Description Preset White Balance Weighted Mode When to Use ItMetering Matrix Continuous Restrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousContinuous or Multi-Shot Best Shot Selector Best Shot Selector Manual AF Area Mode Shooting Menu Auto mode and movie mode Auto-Focus Mode Playback menu contains the following options Press the button to enter the full-screen playback modeTo display the playback menu Delete Press the multi selector to start a slide show Slide ShowPlayback Menu Press Description Slide Show Delete menu contains the following op- tions Delete Deleting All Pictures on the Memory Card Complete operation ProtectYou can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion Larger than the original Small PictureHighlight a picture Small Picture Selecting/Deselecting Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferIcon CF Card Format Auto Off Setup menu contains the following optionsTo display the setup menu Welcome Screen Setup Menu Welcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played To select an imageOn the Welcome Screen Screen, press the Menu button Auto Off VolumeBrightness Reset All is used to reset settings to their default values Video ModeReset All Battery charger Optional AccessoriesMonitor hood Technical Notes Caring for your Camera and Battery Lens CleaningMonitor Body Technical Notes Batteries Storage Display Problem Solution Error Messages Cool Technical Notes Error Messages Display Problem Solution Electronically-Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Coolpix SQ Technical Notes Troubleshooting 105 106 Coolpix SQ Specifications Specifications Exif Version Design Rule for Camera File System DCF Macro close-up/self-timer Auto modeTechnical Auto power Off Exposure compensation Menu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58 Reset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timerNoise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposures QuickTime 103 Spare battery107 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation

Multi Selector

The multi selector is used to make selections in the menu ( 28, 72).

Shutter-release Button

ton halfway.

Focus

ton the rest of the way

down to take the picture.